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Delayed cutaneous findings of hand, foot, and mouth disease

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Abstract

Objective

To describe various delayed cutaneous findings associated with hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD).

Methods

Patients presenting with clinical features of HFMD were followed-up prospectively for a period of 3 months for the occurrence of delayed cutaneous manifestations.

Results

Out of 68 patients on regular follow-up, 23 (33.8%) showed different types of skin and nail changes following HFMD. Nineteen showed features of onychomadesis, 9 developed nail discoloration, and Beau’s line was noted in 5 patients. Cutaneous desquamation was seen in 7 patients. Spontaneous re-growth of nails occurred in all cases within 12 weeks follow-up. Skin desquamation subsided by 2-4 weeks.

Conclusion

Delayed cutaneous findings following HFMD are common.

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  1. Department of Pediatric Medicine, North Bengal Medical College, Sushruta Nagar, West Bengal, India

    Shankha Subhra Nag & Abhijit Dutta

  2. Department of Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprosy, North Bengal Medical College, Sushruta Nagar, West Bengal, India

    Rajesh Kumar Mandal

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Nag, S.S., Dutta, A. & Mandal, R.K. Delayed cutaneous findings of hand, foot, and mouth disease. Indian Pediatr 53, 42–44 (2016). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13312-016-0788-1

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